PUBLISHED: 16:50 24 June 2018 Emma Brennan Hundreds of tiny balck beetles - attracted to yellow - have been spotted at locations across Suffolk and Essex Picture: ARCHANT Archant Swarms of tiny black beetles have been appearing in gardens across Suffolk and Essex, seemingly attracted by the hot weather. The bright green wig worn by one Race For Life fundraiser proved highly attractive to the beetles Picture: STEPHEN WALLER The insects, believed to be pollen beetles, have been recorded in locations such as Ipswich, Colchester, Sudbury and Trimley. And they seem to be particularly attracted to anything yellow or white - including washing drying on outdoor lines. But while they are a source of annoyance to some, including participants in the Ipswich Race For Life for Cancer Research UK, at Trinity Park, some people have seen their arrival as a bonus. Wildlife volunteer George Millins, who was working at SESAW animal shelter in Leavenheath, said his colleague’s white shirt … [Read more...] about Hot weather attracts swarms of tiny black beetles
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Heat hypothesis: The link between hot weather and aggressive behavior
Does hot weather turn us into jerks?The link between hot weather and aggressive behavior is known as "heat hypothesis," according to AccuWeather. One theory behind the change in behavior has to do with heat causing an increase in heart rate and testosterone, leaving people more inclined to fight. When people experience discomfort due to something they have no control over, it makes them angry, another theory suggests.When the heat is high, try not to lose your cool! … [Read more...] about Heat hypothesis: The link between hot weather and aggressive behavior
First pictures of Jack Kenneally and Shay Moloney, 15, who drowned while swimming in quarry in Ireland in hot weather
THE first pictures have been released of two young pals who died after one got into difficulty while swimming in hot weather and the other tried to save him. The 15-year-olds, Jack Kenneally and Shay Moloney, were among a group of teenagers swimming in an abandoned quarry near Ennis, Co Clare. It is believed one of the boys got into difficulty going from one bank to another and his friend raced out to assist him but he too got into trouble. A third lad is thought to have tried to help them but was forced to return to the lake shore. Onlookers raised the alarm at around 3.30pm after both boys disappeared below the surface. A rescue operation was quickly launched with two Ennis Fire Station crews rushing to the scene at Roslevan, along with ambulance paramedics and gardai. A rescue helicopter was scrambled, along with the Kilkee unit of the Coast Guard, while Clare Civil Defence also mobilised to help. Fire crews quickly found the first boy lying on rocks below the lake surface. … [Read more...] about First pictures of Jack Kenneally and Shay Moloney, 15, who drowned while swimming in quarry in Ireland in hot weather
Detroit schools closing early for 3rd day amid hot weather
Free Press staff and Associated Press Published 2:11 p.m. UTC May 31, 2018 Detroit's public schools are closing early for a third consecutive day because of hot weather. The Detroit Public Schools Community District announced that classes would end three hours early on Thursday after closing early on Tuesday and Wednesday as well. School field trips will be rescheduled. Updated information is being posted on the district's website. Meanwhile, one district school — Cass Technical High School — has been closed all week and will remain closed through Friday because of a building issue. "The reason for the school closure is due to only one of five chillers operating to cool the school building," said Chrystal Wilson, spokeswoman for the district. Wilson said the required repairs "are extensive, but temporary chillers are being installed in the meantime to cool the building by Monday." Cass Tech is expected to re-open Monday, Wilson said. It's unclear what the impact of the … [Read more...] about Detroit schools closing early for 3rd day amid hot weather
Summer Safe: Tips for staying healthy in hot weather
With record-setting warm weather across the U.S. this year, we wanted to kick off our Summer Safe series with some timely information about beating the summer heat. To get the scoop about hot weather safety, we sat down with Linda Degutis, DrPH, MSN. Degutis is the director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and she had a lot of advice about heat-related illnesses. Though many people want to have ‘fun in the sun’ during the summer months, really hot weather can pose a dangerous threat to people’s health. As Degutis explained, “extreme heat can lead people to have very high body temperatures,” which could quickly lead to brain damage, organ failure or even death. Degutis, a past president of APHA, warned about the two heat-related illnesses people should avoid in hot weather: heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is more serious, because your body can lose its ability to … [Read more...] about Summer Safe: Tips for staying healthy in hot weather